Vietnam tourism is on a high these days. Let’s study some fact about the biggest city of this country this round!
Ho Chin Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam named after the late leader Ho Chin Minh, who led the nation against both France and the U.S.A. For the casual visitor, Saigon – as its still called by all but the city officials who live here.
The city center is situated on the banks of the Saigon River, 60 kilometers from the South China Sea and 1,760 kilometers south of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The city has been historically a political and administrative center of Vietnam. Today Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam is a rapidly developing, dynamic, and the economic capital of Vietnam. It is perhaps the heart and soul of Vietnam. Investment has led to new crop of lavish hotels and restaurants, with trendy nightclubs and high-end boutiques dotting tree-lined neighborhoods.
The bustling industrious center of Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam also harbors the ancient traditions and culture of Vietnam and bears the influences of French colonial rule. Life in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam resides in the city streets, markets, shops, pavement cafes and vendors selling their goods on the sidewalks.
Besides soaking in the rich culture and ethos of Vietnam on the streets, the visitors are also offers a number of tourist attractions in Ho Chin Minh City. Some of these are
- Cu Chin Tunnel
This is the underground tunnel built and used by the Viet Cong during both French-IndoChina War and the Vietnam War. It took 25 years to construct this tunnel and it stands today as a symbol of struggle of the Vietnamese people in one of the most famous battle grounds of Vietnam War. It consists of more than 200km of underground tunnels.
- Emperor Jade Pagoda (Phuoc Hai Tu or Chua Ngoc Hoang)
This is a place of worship and an excellent example of a Chinese temple. The temple is an ancient architectural extravaganza with elaborate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting local deities.
- Notre Dame Cathedral
Located in the heart of Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam, this French built twin tower cathedral occupies scenic Paris Square. It has been a familiar landmark in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam since 1880s and is one of the major Vietnam tourist attractions.
- Market of Cholon
Market of Cholon or Chinatown is an attractive site for visitors to observe the hustle and bustle of trading.
The city has various museums, such as the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Museum of Vietnamese History and concerning modern history the Revolutionary Museum and the War Remnants Museum which is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam, this museum bears witness to the sufferings of the Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It has on displays various artifacts and photographs documenting the events during this period
Several other attractions of Vietnam tourism resides in Ho Chin Minh City, Vietnam namely the Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Zoo and Botanical gardens and the Cho Ben Thanh Market.
Explosive growth, part of the effect of doi moi (economic reform) in 1986, is evident in new high-rise buildings, joint-venture hotels and colourful shops. Downsides include the sharp increase in traffic, pollution and other urban ills, but a more open-minded new generation may infuse Ho Chin Minh city’s chaotic growth with a more globally conscious attitude.
The city has a tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate, with an average humidity of 75%. A year is divided into two distinct seasons. The rainy season, with an average rainfall of about 1,800 millimetres annually (about 150 rainy days per year), usually begins in May and ends in late November. The dry season lasts from December to April. The average temperature is 28 °C, the highest temperature sometimes reaches 39 °C around noon in late April, while the lowest may fall below 16 °C in the early mornings of late December.
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